Quality Time With Family

Huge shout out to my Uncle Wade and Aunt Jan. Their hospitality was amazing, and it was great to catch up.
Black Water River State Park

Back on the road to an off the beaten path state park. Extreme solitude. Unfortunately, the weather was very gray and rain filled.
Fort Pickens

We have been completely enamored with our National Seashores. The untouched, raw beauty is amazing. Throw in some historical forts and some wildlife…and you have makings for a fantastic day!
The Belchers & Fort Morgan

Huge shout out to Sharon’s cousin Ellen and Butch Belcher. Their amazing hospitality was so appreciated. We even learned some new things…Lizzo and peanuts in cereal to name a few! LOL. We also sawEn savoir plus
Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines

Our final coastal fort visits on this southeastern coastal leg of our trip. Will be heading back home to spend some quality time with family. Debating wether we head northwest or northeast. What doEn savoir plus
Back Home

Sharon and I are back home. We are spending quality time with friends and family. We have a couple of tweaks and improvements to Stella. But, we should be back on the road shortly.
On The Road Again…

We spent some quality time with my folks. Now, we are on the road again. Starting things off at the Cane River Creole National Historic Park. Stepped back in time!
Natchez Mississippi

Natchez is the start of the Natchez Trail. It is perched high on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River. It is another town in which you feel like you step back in time. There are several homesEn savoir plus
Natchez Trace Parkway

This is a 500 mile National Park. This parkway is peaceful and beautiful. There are also several historical and nature stops along the way. Don’t get in a rush…as the speed limit is 50 mph (and itEn savoir plus
Couple of Battlegrounds

Visited with family in Jackson. Huge shout out to Kevin and Shelby. Made our way up the Natchez Trace Parkway. Beautiful drive. Couple of battlefields. And a reintroduction to old man winter again.
Shiloh National Battleground

Huge civil war battleground. The park’s movie gives one of the best summaries of this two day slugfest. CSA won day one and were countered furiously on day two. Huge loss of life (over 23,000 KIA /En savoir plus
Shiloh & Corinth National Battlegrounds

The railroad crossing in this first picture was the focus and reason for so much bloodshed. This simple and small crossing held the key to Union victory in the Western Confederacy. Day two in ShilohEn savoir plus
Chilling in North Alabama…

Lazy day…
Bankhead National Forest

We had an amazing time exploring this beautiful National Forest. Evidently, they are known for their assorted waterfalls and the Sipsey River. Glorious!
Davidson Center For Space Exploration

The IMAX presentation about the Hubble and Web telescopes was fantastic. Unfortunately, the remainder of the facility was not as impressive. Granted, we visited Cape Canaveral not too long ago, andEn savoir plus
Russell Cave National Monument

This cave was designated as a National Monument by JFK. Several excavations have determined that this cave sustained humans for over 10,000 years.
Natural Bridge

Cool area in which we were able to walk over and under a natural bridge. The Cowboy Mouth song just came to my mind while there.
Savage Gulf Area

Do you like waterfalls? Do you like huge and colorful vistas? Do you like, or even know, what a Stone Door is? Then, this place is for you!
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Park

It was a beautiful day to learn some more history. We both knew very little about this battlefield. The movie gave excellent background and details. We were a little disappointed with the auto tour,En savoir plus
Point Park on Lookout Mountain

This area was once held by both North and South. Obviously, this point was the ultimate lookout and high ground. This area is showcased with the “Eagles Nest”.
Fall Creek Falls

Huge TN state park. Over 276 feet tall. Only thing missing was some blue skies.
Rock Island State Park

Did you know that all 56 of the Tennessee state parks are free? And, they are amazing!
Burgess State Park

Hey, look kids…more water falls!
NC, SC, and GA Juncture

There is something very special about waterfall hikes. First, as you draw near, the sound of the waterfall helps your legs for the last push. Second, the view is almost always captivating. Lastly, itEn savoir plus
World of Waterfalls

Groundhog day. More waterfalls. LOL.
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Ah….the bib. Trust me, there is a good story associated with “The Bib” and Matt!!
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73 was a very good year!
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Tough guys!
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